Definition of: caste

(kast, käst) noun
1. One of the hereditary classes into which Hindu society is divided in India.
2. The principle or practice of such division or the position it confers.
3. The division of society on artificial grounds; a social class.
4. Reputation; standing. See synonyms under CLASS.
—to lose caste To lose one's former or rightful position in a community; lose standing. ◆ Homophone: cast. [<Pg. casta unmixed breed <L castus pure]

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